JAMB to decide 2025 admission scores on July 8 in Abuja

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board is set to hold its annual policy meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, where it will decide the national minimum cut-off marks for admission into universities, polytechnics, colleges of education, and monotechnics across the country.

The meeting, scheduled to take place at the Bola Ahmed Tinubu International Conference Centre in Abuja, is a key event that shapes the admission process for thousands of Nigerian students. It brings together JAMB officials, heads of tertiary institutions, and key players in the education sector to agree on the standards and timelines for the 2025/2026 academic session.

Top officials expected at the gathering include vice-chancellors, rectors, provosts, registrars, and representatives from the Federal Ministry of Education, the National Universities Commission, the National Board for Technical Education, and the National Commission for Colleges of Education.

While the meeting is strictly by invitation, JAMB has assured the public that it will be broadcast live on its official social media platforms. This move is aimed at promoting transparency and keeping the public informed about key decisions affecting the admission process.

One of the major announcements expected is the national minimum score for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination. This score will serve as the lowest benchmark for institutions to consider candidates for admission. Although each institution has the right to set a higher requirement, no one is permitted to go below the national minimum.

The meeting will also provide details about the admission calendar, including when post-UTME screening exercises will begin and how the Central Admissions Processing System will be used. As part of the event, JAMB is expected to honour some of the top-performing candidates in this year’s UTME.

This year’s policy gathering comes at a time when demand for higher education is at a peak, with over 1.9 million candidates having registered for the 2025 UTME. The challenge of limited spaces in public institutions has made the competition even stiffer, raising concerns about how qualified candidates will be accommodated.

JAMB says it is aware of the concerns and has promised to ensure that the admission process remains credible, fair, and efficient. The Board has urged candidates, parents, and the wider public to stay tuned to its official platforms for real-time updates on the meeting and its outcomes.

What happens on July 8 will affect the hopes and future of many Nigerian students seeking entry into tertiary institutions. The decisions made at the meeting will not only determine admission chances but also guide institutions on how to manage the large number of applicants fairly and responsibly.